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Night photograph of a golden palanquin procession decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, hanging gold bells and multicoloured tassels in blue, red, yellow and green. A figure in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe sits on a plush maroon cushioned seat under the canopy, garlanded with flowers, hands folded in anjali. Below, a man in a white kurta with coloured powder on his head sits at the base of the palanquin, and other devotees are partly visible at the bottom edge. Decorated umbrellas in red, white and multicoloured stripes rise above, and a kalasha-style ornament hangs on the left. Dark trees form the background.

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Night procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, white and pink flower strands, and hanging brass bells with coloured tassels in red, blue, green and yellow. A person in an orange turban and orange robe with a yellow-and-orange flower garland sits on a dark red cushioned seat, hands folded in greeting. Beside them a person in white holds folded hands. In the foreground a man in a white shirt with coloured powder on his face and head sits at the palanquin's base, and a large brass ceremonial fan stands at left under a striped canopy.January 01 20132013-01-01Night procession photo of a man seated on an ornate gold palanquin-throne (peetha) decorated with gold finials, bells, teal and red tassels, and marigold garlands, lit by string lights. He wears a gold crown with a red stone, red-orange shawl, red and white garlands and bangles, and holds a silver staff. Beside the palanquin, a young man in white kurta and rudraksha mala holds a silver trident, and a man in white turban stands at right. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by the crown, saffron clothing, garlands and ceremonial palanquin as the honoured figure.2015-01-13January 1st 2013A golden ceremonial palanquin decorated with layered garlands of yellow, purple, pink and white flowers, with hanging tassels in green, blue, pink and orange. A man seated on red cushions, with a vertical sandalwood mark on his forehead, wears an orange-saffron garment, ornate gold necklaces and armlets, and raises one hand in greeting while smiling. The palanquin canopy above is draped with colourful fabric and the setting is a covered hall. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the palanquin in procession with ceremonial adornments.2011-12-15February 12 20132013-02-12Night procession on a richly decorated golden ratha/palanquin lit with strings of white fairy lights and draped with marigold and mixed flower garlands. A central figure with a tall gold crown, a red garland, gold armlets and orange-gold clothing sits enthroned, holding a ceremonial staff topped with a gold finial. Beside him a figure in orange robes stands near a gold tassel-hung canopy. A man in a white kurta with a white dhoti-style garment and a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge, and a figure in white head covering stands further right. Below, a monk in saffron robes bends over the flower-laden base of the ratha while devotees crowd in the foreground. Colourful fringed tassels hang from the canopy above.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13December 15 20112011-12-15A golden ornate palanquin-style throne decorated with flower garlands, marigolds, and glowing string lights stands under a canopy hung with colorful tassels and bells. A central figure seated on the throne wears a gold crown with a red stone, a maroon-brown shawl over an orange-brown garment, and a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala with garlands; he smiles. To the right, a man in a white kurta with a dark bead mala holds a trident, and a figure in white with a white head wrap stands behind the throne. A ceremonial trident and a golden mace-like staff are visible at left. The setting is a dark stage. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the crown, maroon shawl and ceremonial mala.2015-01-13An outdoor evening procession on a gold-and-orange ratha, a decorated chariot draped with garlands of marigolds, purple and white flowers and green foliage, with hanging bells and colourful tassels overhead. A smiling person with long dark hair sits on the raised seat in an orange robe with a white garland and ornate gold armbands, with a golden umbrella above. Devotees in white and saffron clothing crowd the cart and hold blue-and-orange fans. Several people stand at the base of the chariot and along its edges.2010-02-12January 13 20152015-01-13